50 Clove Garlic Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 French baguette or Italian loaf
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 50 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the baguette or Italian loaf in half lengthwise, creating two long halves.
3. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, peeled garlic cloves, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4. Spread the garlic and herb butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
5. Place the buttered bread on a baking sheet.
6. Wrap the bread in aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the garlic cloves become soft and caramelized.
8. Open the foil packet and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven, and let it cool slightly before slicing.
10. Serve the 50 Clove Garlic Bread warm, allowing guests to pull apart the cloves and spread the roasted garlic on each slice.

Enjoy the intense garlic flavor and aromatic goodness of this 50 Clove Garlic Bread as a delicious addition to your meals.